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Investing Methods for 2018
Buy the Dip (Quality Companies) If you believe the market is going to grind higher, it is important to consider following this method of trading. Throughout 2017, there has been a series of short-lived rotations out of different sectors. An example of this can be seen in the recent rotation out of technology, and into retail and oil. This rotation has resulted in your favorite technology stocks having lower prices. Another way stock prices can severely decrease is through earnings misses or analysts not liking a company's guidance. For these reasons, I choose not to participate in earning season buying. When purchasing a stock before its earnings, it’s like gambling, since your hoping it will beat earnings and analyst’s expectations. A company will have to do this in order for investors not to take profits on the news. In order to best implement this method, I would recommend buying half the number of shares you want to own when the stock drops a severe amount. Once the investment is made, the next trading days and maybe weeks are essential as you are able to most effectively add to your position. One of the best things about this strategy, is if the price suddenly goes up before you add in, you are still able to make money. In contrast, if the price goes down, you will still have the funds to add to your position and lower your average price. The most important thing is to believe in the stock and your investment, and if you do, you will be incredibly grateful for such a cheap price. This is likely going to be a great opportunity, as the market has immense potential to grind higher for this upcoming year. The key is to buy quality companies that still have great fundamentals and are solely a victim to the rotation.
By Dylan Baldessari8 years ago in Journal
Best Careers for Former Teachers to Seek Out
Being a teacher is an honorable pursuit, but let's be real—there's a reason why there are so many people who end up switching jobs after getting a Bachelor's degree in Education. The system is stacked against teachers on every side; students are difficult, parents complain if their kids fail, and the administration generally doesn't care.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Journal
Not Just Books
I've already taken the time to talk about my passion; writing books. But, I've also skimmed over a few other things, and I want to fully take the time to talk about everything else I want to do, because there's quite a bit more I want to do. For sure, a hundred percent my passion and albeit aspiring career to be is to be an author, but I also want to do more than that. What I love about writing, and what being a writer offers is that your time is your own. I choose how I want to spend my time, and I choose how much time I want to devote for work hours in a day. Which, let's be honest, we'd all love that.
By Brady Young8 years ago in Journal
Best Second Careers After 40 to Keep You Going
Many companies and job fields are looking for older employees to fill open positions, thanks to their experience, unique skills, and an ability to connect with customers. These are mostly careers that don't require additional schooling or training making them ideal for someone looking to make a career change. If you're looking for your next job, here are the best second careers after 40.
By Kevin Simpson8 years ago in Journal
Why Design Thinking Is an Attractive Path to Success
Scientists are taught analyze. From the beginning of their education, scientists are encouraged to break apart a situation and identify the root causes. Historical data is reliable. Artists, on the other hand, are taught to synthesize. Artists are expected to rely on their imagination and originality is prized. Are disciples of one school of thought more successful than the other?
By Lakshmipriya Arunachalam8 years ago in Journal
Why the Bartender Should Be Your Best Friend, Even If You Don't Drink
First off, I just want to say thank you to everyone that has been reading these articles and giving me feedback. One of things I love more than performing is writing, so this has been a great outlet!
By Sarah Martin8 years ago in Journal
Investing Strategies for 2018
Portfolio Setup In order to have a successful year, some possible risks should be taken into account. These risks include foreign countries such as North Korea, political cannibalism, Fed rate hikes, and the unknown. In order to best minimize risk, you must diversify your portfolio. Investing in quality companies, ETF’s, Cryptocurrencies, and speculative companies-all having different volatilities-is the perfect way to invest for 2018. Trends have shown that the market will continually grind higher. With that being said, it is my recommendation to have three main accounts to best manage your money.
By Dylan Baldessari8 years ago in Journal
What to Expect From Doing Call Center Work
During My Call Center Time One thing I can say to start this off is that working at a call center is not the life for everyone. If you don’t like tight spaces and demanding supervisors, it’s not for you. Let’s get started with the list of things I found difficult or lessons I learned during my time working in a call center.
By Friday Vibes8 years ago in Journal
